Vocabulary
Which vocabulary word is defined as "having or displaying a passionate intensity?"
a. rote
b. fervent
c. convalesce
What is B. fervent?
What state did Mildred grow up in?
What is Iowa?
Which tradition involved putting baskets filled with treats on people's doors?
What is May Baskets?
Preparation for which holiday gathering began months in advance?
What is Thanksgiving?
When the kids dug a hole, they intended to dig it all the way to which country?
What is China?
Which vocabulary word is defined as "habitual repetition of something to be learned?"
a. rote
b. convalesce
c. marcelled
What is A. rote?
Mildred's family followed what religion?
What is puritan?
Mildred's mother used the death of what animal to teach Mildred unselfishness?
What is her pet canary?
Mildred's mother was lenient on all responsibilities of the children except for what?
What is homework?
Who is Great-Grandpa Jonathon?
Which vocabulary word is defined as "the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh or blunt?"
a. euphemism
b. marcelled
c. sagacious
What is A. euphemism?
Who in Mildred's family was banished from the family?
Who is her father?
Which chore was considered "especially pleasant?"
What is milking cows?
Which animal did the kids train as pets to sleep with them?
What are raccoons?
A prank on Halloween involved boys in the town tipping over what with Old Man Mealhouse inside of it?
What is the outhouse?
Which vocabulary word is defined as "recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation?"
a. euphemism
b. reverie
c. convalesce
What is C. convalesce?
Mildred grew up to have which career?
What is a teacher?
Mildred's teacher pranked her during which annual event that raised money for the school by men bidding for dates?
What is Box Social?
Mildred and her siblings enjoyed spending Saturdays with which family member?
Who is Aunt Belle?
What was considered a privilege and was only allowed after chores were finished?
What is reading?
Which vocabulary word is defined as "having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; shrewd?"
a. lascivious
b. sagacious
c. reverie
What is B. sagacious?
How many siblings did Mildred have?
What is three?
What alternative therapy mentioned in the book was also used with Olympic athletes?
What is cupping?
Conversations with which school professional influenced Mildred's career choice?
Who is her principal?
Who was described as "half a bubble off plumb?"
Who is Aunt Agnes?